Our client is seeking an experienced Cost Clerk to join their established legal team, supporting the Family department with the management and preparation of Legal Aid cost claims.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong knowledge of Legal Aid Agency (LAA) processes who is looking to further their career in a supportive and collaborative legal environment.
Part-time: 21 hours per week
Salary: £30, pro rata
Office-based
Key Responsibilities
Working with External Costs Draftsmen
1. Coordinating the preparation of final bills of costs alongside external Costs Draftsmen.
2. Providing clear instructions and ensuring all relevant case documents are supplied.
3. Reviewing draft bills for accuracy, compliance, and completeness.
4. Managing amendments, queries, and clarifications to ensure bills are finalised in a timely manner.
Internal Liaison & File Management
5. Working closely with fee earners to confirm files are complete and fee notes accurately recorded.
6. Maintaining internal logs, spreadsheets, and reporting systems for submitted claims, payments received, and outstanding queries.
7. Ensuring all costrelated documentation is stored and handled in line with GDPR and internal policies.
Legal Aid Management
8. Checking bills of costs and Claim1 forms to ensure all disbursements are correctly captured.
9. Ensuring full compliance with LAA requirements, procedures, and cost assessment standards.
Essential Skills & Experience
10. 1-2 years' experience in Legal Aid costing.
11. Strong working knowledge of LAA procedures, CCMS, Claim1 forms, fixed fees, highcost cases, and cost assessment processes.
12. Experience liaising with external Costs Draftsmen.
13. Exceptional attention to detail and high accuracy.
14. Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
15. Clear and confident written and verbal communication.
16. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
Desirable Attributes
17. Familiarity with legal case management systems (e.g., Proclaim, ActionStep).
18. Previous experience within a law firm or Legal Aidfunded department.
Benefits
19. Competitive salary
20. 28 days' holiday plus 8 UK bank holidays (fulltime equivalent)
21. Private Medical Insurance
22. Opportunities for professional development and career progression
23. Supportive, collaborative working environment
24. A firm with an excellent reputation
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